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Oranges By Devin Clark &Julia Adams

Origin Portuguese, Spanish, Arab, and Dutch

sailors planted citrus trees alongside trade routes to avert scurvy.

Origin Contd. On Christopher Columbus’ second expedition in

1493 he brought the seeds or oranges, lemons and citrons to Haiti and the Caribbean. They were introduced to Florida, along with lemons, in 1513 by Juan Ponce de Leon.

Food customs Dutch people dress in orange in reference to

the name of the royal family.

Food customs contd. The orange is a symbolic of wealth in

China.

Religious practices

In many pagan belief systems orange oil is used in love spells.

Religious practices contd.

Most Asian cultures offer oranges or any citrus fruit to an altar to honor the dead.

Orange RecipesThere are many Wonderful recipes

involving oranges around the world.They can range from simple things such

as Orange Butter, to more complex recipes like Asian Orange Chicken.

Asia The Asian Orange Chicken is a marvelous

tribute to orange recipes. It does take a long time to prepare and

cook. It’s a great dish to make if you have the time.

Ingredients for Asian Orange Chicken

Sauce: 1 1/2 cups water 2 tablespoons orange juice 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/3 cup rice vinegar 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon grated orange zest 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 2 tablespoons chopped green onion 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes  3 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons water

Ingredients ContinuedChicken:2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut

into 1/2 inch pieces1 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3 tablespoons olive oil

SpainOrange cake is a typical dessert recipe

from Valencia, where the best oranges are produced. Orange cake is very easy to prepare, and will become an instant success when you offer it to your family or guests!

Ingredients for Orange Cake25 oz  cream cheese 6 oz biscuits 2 oz butter2 oz of sugar 3 fl.oz orange juice10 oz of mandarins or preserved oranges Chocolate shavings

Directions for Orange Cake Smash up the biscuits and mix them with the melted

butter. Put the mixture in a loose-bottomed tin greased with

butter and put it in the fridge for 15 minutes. In a separate bowl, beat the cheese, the sugar and the

orange juice until you get an even mixture. Pour this mixture into the tin and put it back into the

fridge for four hours Decorate the cake with pieces of mandarin and

chocolate shavings.

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Websiteshttp://www.spain-recipes.com/orange-cake

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